"Extraordinary people
with eloquent ways"...This has
defined Westfield for centuries, as reflected by the
communitys love for music and the arts. Their
efforts and accomplishments provide rich material for us
to capture in this, our 27th annual edition of This
Is Westfield. We hope you like this
snapshot, The Potpourri.

Westfield serves as a base for
many regional cultural activities. Residents of Cranford
are active in the Westfield Historical Society.
Mountainside residents serve on the Board of Directors of
the Westfield Symphony Orchestra. WYACT (Westfield Young
Artists Cooperative Theatre) serves talent from 11
counties in northern and central New Jersey. Were
bonded in common human endeavor, not separated by name.

For centuries, our people have
flourished by upholding a high plane in their pursuits.
Its evident in their expression in music and the
arts. Though todays "Yahoo" world is
filled with technological wizardry, it can only be given
meaning by inspiration found from the arts. As our
computers roll to triple zeroes in a few months,
technology hopes not to stumble. But, our violins will
still sing, and the canvas will still glisten.

And for us, we include
journalism in the beauty of this high plane, because
thats what we do. And asThe
Westfield Leader, well be
reaching to touch our third century when those computers
roll over. Fortunately, its not in atrophy that we
find ourselves after this expanse of time, but with
renewed strength and inspiration. Its with this
conviction and promise that well draw from the
community, and support the region, with journalism of
meaning stemmed from the arts.

Certainly, the tools of
technology will be applied to the mix. Please visit us on
the Internet along with thousands of others from around
the world (www.goleader.com). Send us your email at
press@goleader.com.

We can only thank you and
encourage you to continue your ways.

Regards,

Horace Corbin, Publisher

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